What-is-it Question LXIII.

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:53 pm

Here's an item that definitely falls into the novelty gift or gag gift catagory.
What did William A. Rogers/Oneida call this piece of flatware?

Pat.
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wev · Post by **wev** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:00 pm

I trust you are convinced this is original? I only ask because this was a typical treatment of old plate (and sadly sterling) at the hands of home crafters making grotesque wind chimes in the 70's.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:13 pm

Hello Wev.

Yes, old silverplate flatware is made into all kinds of things.
However, I believe this is the original name the item was marketed under.
Have a picture of the box it came in with Oneida's name for it.

Pat.
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wev · Post by **wev** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:20 pm

Just checking.

Safety fork for the blind?

spaghetti fork for the literalist?

four lobe bubble wand?
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Post by **dragonflywink** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:27 pm

Diet Fork.

~Cheryl
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Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:44 pm

Sorry Wev, but you were close.

Hello Cheryl.
Great job!
It was called a "diet fork" by Oneida.

Pat.
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wev · Post by **wev** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:58 pm

I wasn't actually serious; I simply wished others a chance to play.
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Doos · Post by **Doos** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:50 am

That cracked me up, thanks.

Nice find, especially with the original box.
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